Charles Platt
Charles Platt
Charles Plattis an author, journalist and computer programmer. He relocated from England to the United States during 1970, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and has one daughter, SF editor Rose Fox. Platt is the nephew of Robert Platt, Baron Platt of Grindleford...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionAuthor
Date of Birth9 May 1945
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